Transcription of LONG-TERM CARE ETHICAL CHOICES IN LONG-TERM CARE
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LTCE xisting systems of LONG-TERM carefor people with chronic illnesses anddisabilities are not enough to meetthe growing demand. Though unpaidfamily members will continue to playa central role in providing care , statesmust ensure that resources are avail-able to address growing needs andthat those resources are distributedefficiently and society invites a dialogue abouthow best to structure the ethicalframework within which equitable, fair,rational, and transparent decisionsabout LONG-TERM care can be madewhen it asks: What LONG-TERM careneeds exist? What resources areavailable to provide them? Whatdoes justice require? The answerspoint the way towards systems thatare responsible, accessible, efficient,and accountable, and that addressthe universe of human needs withdignity and primary goal of this report is toreflect on the moral basis of long -termcare and to identify some of the is-sues that need to be considered asthose systems are designed. ISBN 92 9 156228 5 LONG-TERM care ETHICAL CHOICES world health ORGANIZATIONW orld health OrganizationETHICAL CHOICES INLONG-TERM care :WHAT DOES JUSTICEREQUIRE?
WHO Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data Ethical choices in long-term care : what does justice require? (World Health Organization collection on long-term care)
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